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Easy sewing projects, simple crafts, and fun DIY ideas for people who like to make things, because making something nice is its own reward. No professional skills required, no stern "Home Ec teacher" vibes. Just good projects worth your time and fabric.

How to sew a grocery bag holder

How to sew a grocery bag holder

Crafts, Hobbies & DIY

Learn how to sew a DIY plastic grocery bag holder with this easy beginner sewing project.

Fabric strawberry pattern easy tutorial

Fabric strawberry pattern easy tutorial

Crafts, Hobbies & DIY

Here’s a ‘berry’ easy and fun fabric strawberry tutorial and (free!) pattern you can download for the Cricut or for…
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How to sew a fabric pocket tissue holder

How to sew a fabric pocket tissue holder

Crafts, Hobbies & DIY

I’ve got (five, currently) different methods for you to sew a quick and easy fabric tissue cover – made for…
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Things you can sew for your kitchen

Crafts, Hobbies & DIY

Want a quick refresh of your kitchen decor and feeling a little crafty? Here’s a whole list of gorgeous sewing…
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How to sew a pretty, reversible bowl cover for your stand mixer

How to sew a pretty, reversible bowl cover for your stand mixer

Crafts, Hobbies & DIY

Learn how to make a reusable, reversible fabric mixing bowl cover for your stand mixer. This simple beginner sewing project…
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How to make homemade play dough

How to make homemade play dough

Crafts, Hobbies & DIY

This is the best homemade play dough recipe ever! It’s quick and easy to make, and turns out soft and…
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Quick and easy sew: fabric holiday gift bags

Quick and easy sew: fabric holiday gift bags

Crafts, Hobbies & DIY

With the holiday season approaching, you may be thinking about fun and quick crafts you can make without a lot…
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Basic craft tools you’ll never regret buying

Basic craft tools you’ll never regret buying

Crafts, Hobbies & DIY· Saving & Spending Wisely

Have you ever made a purchase at a craft store in the dizzying height of optimism that you’ll redo everything…
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